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ALYCE Adams and her twin sister Hayley have marshalled a talented film crew of Victorian College of Arts graduates to film a six-episode series called i can’t even featuring pop culture fandom debates.

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Cash swap not child’s play Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE future of the Chelsea Heights Kindergarten is uncertain amid a funding shortfall that families hope Kingston Council can resolve.

The discovery of culturally sensitive indigenous artefacts earlier this year at Department of Education land opposite the Chelsea Heights shop-

ping strip at Thames Promenade nixed plans to relocate the kindergarten from its existing Third Ave site.

The kinder now needs to be redeveloped with a second room crucial for its long-term viability.

The state government has pledged to pitch in $450,000 for redevelopment works but The News understands council officers have indicated council was willing to contribute about $60,000 towards Chelsea Heights

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Chelsea Heights Kindergarten president Nicole Adams said it is disappointing that council seems unwilling to return more Chelsea Heights ratepayers’ money into the much-needed redevelopment.

“What we’re asking for isn’t a massive amount and we’re doing it for the local community,” she said.

“We need to have a second room to keep us competitive and fulfil the needs of the community in future years. It’s

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frustrating they [council] don’t seem to be seeing it from that point of view at this stage.”

Funding for the Chelsea Heights Kindergarten has been complicated by a funding swap whereby the Labor state government agreed to honour but reallocate $2 million earmarked by the previous Coalition state government for the Chelsea Heights Kindergarten move to Chelsea Kindergarten instead.

Chelsea Kindergarten is happy to

move while Chelsea Heights prefers to stay put.

Ms Adams said the parents committee at Chelsea Heights Kindergarten are happy for the $2 million to go to Chelsea Kindergarten in the proposed funding swap deal since they were never consulted on their move from Third Ave in the first place and would prefer to remain there.

“We’re trying to keep it there for future families,” she said. Continued Page 6

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Duo’s daring sea rescue ‘brave’ effort A CHELSEA policeman and a Frankston paramedic are being recommended for bravery awards after rescuing a woman from drowning off Chelsea beach, Thursday 9pm.

The woman, of Chelsea, was seen by a passer-by near Maury Rd wading out in rough and dangerous waters fully clothed. She was distressed after a personal issue.

The witness tried in vain to reach the woman but she swam away; he saw her head go under and lost sight of her. He then waded back to shore and called Triple zero.

Arriving minutes later, Chelsea police used torches to sweep along the beach searching for the woman in case she had returned to shore. But by this time the woman was 100 metres north of her original position and 100 metres out to sea. She had been in the freezing water for up to 15 minutes.

A Frankston MICA ambulance arrived and Chelsea Senior Constable David Malloch and paramedic Brendan Willey stripped off and waded out into the water.

The Air Wing was called but poor conditions meant they would not attempt a rescue. The Water Police responded saying they were more than 40 minutes away and unlikely to be of any use.

The policeman and ambulance officer swam out through rough waters and brought the woman back to shore despite her protests. For his efforts Malloch received a kick in the face causing swelling to his eye socket.

The woman was taken to Frankston hospital for treatment.

Senior Sergeant Chris Jones, of Chelsea police, is recommending bravery awards for the two men.

“They did a great job of rescuing the woman in the freezing conditions and saved her life,” he said.

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Braved the waves: Senior Constable David Malloch at the scene of the rescue. Picture: Gary Sissons

Clubs drive to ‘get out of the rough’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au GOLF clubs are struggling to attract new members across Victoria putting the future of many clubs in doubt.

Kingston is no different with recent moves to sell off some golf courses for potential residential development focusing council minds on how to help clubs remain viable.

Kingswood Golf Club members controversially voted last year to merge with the Peninsula Country Golf Club and its Dingley Village course was sold to property fund manager ISPT. ISPT plans to turn the course into a residential housing estate.

Kingston Council hosted a ‘King-

ston Golf Forum: The Business of Golf in the 21st Century’ event earlier this month at the Bonbeach Sports Pavilion to speak to golf clubs about the difficulties they face in keeping their businesses on course.

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said representatives from several clubs including Mordialloc’s Woodlands Golf Club, Bonbeach’s Patterson River Golf Club and Aspendale’s Rossdale Golf Club attended the forum.

“We want to support golf and we want it to thrive. The idea was to get the clubs along and ask how council can do that,” he said.

“It was to send a message out [to clubs]…‘As you come up with plans to encourage people to play the game and do whatever you have to do to change

your business model to become sustainable, council will support you.”

Time-poor golfers have less time to regularly play an 18-hole round of golf and the mayor conceded the game of golf “will not change” but he noted some clubs are moving with the times to provide the option of shorter “minirounds”.

A Golf Victoria report in 2010 noted half of all private golf clubs suffered a 25 per cent drop in membership numbers over the previous decade.

Councillors unanimously endorsed a council golf course policy in May recognising golf course land is generally privately owned but “council is keen that land is used for public or private open space purposes that allow the land to retain its green and open vistas”.

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Cr Gledhill said many Kingston golf clubs are working with Golf Victoria on changing their business models and “we’ll have another meeting somewhere down the track”.

Council has supported a proposal by Rossdale Golf Club to sell off part of its Aspendale course in Sixth Ave for residential development in a bid to remain financially viable.

“We want to see how that goes and see what that does for them. My view is we have to be thinking a little bit outside the square in the long term,” Cr Gledhill said.

The mayor said golf clubs could form alliances with local football clubs as a way to boost associate membership numbers.

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Premier tested by ‘new’ school journos BUDDING reporters from Carrum Primary School enjoyed having Premier Daniel Andrews and Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny as guests of Radio Carrum Community Internet Radio Station this week.

The Grades 5 and 6 pupils were taking part in their regular programming schedule, which includes shows by Carrum community groups and local people from the Karrum Karrum Swampland.

Mr Andrews and Ms Kilkenny were impressed by the school’s dedication to the environment and the school’s 5-star sustainability certification. It’s not uncommon to see students working on the upkeep of the school’s mini wetlands, planting vegetables in the vegie patch, working in the mini orchard, caring for the barnyard animals or preparing nutritious meals with home grown fruit and vegetables, they were told.

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“I would like to thank the keen pupils at Carrum Primary for inviting me onto their Radio show,” Mr Andrews said. “It was great to see firsthand our fantastic pupils and it is a testament to the hard work of both themselves and their teachers.”

Ms Kilkenny said the project would provide pupils with the skills and experiences they needed “to excel”.

Mr Andrews and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson later joined students, teachers and parents to view plans for a performing arts centre and indoor basketball facility at Mordialloc College.

The $4.5 million funding will “give the students performing arts and sports facilities they badly need”.

Mr Andrews said his first budget had invested close to $4 billion in education and skills. “It was the single biggest boost to education funding in Victoria’s history,” he said.

“It provides $325 million to renovate, refurbish or rebuild 67 schools – including Mordialloc College, Parkdale Primary and Cheltenham Secondary College.”

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Ex-MPs claim election ‘dirty tricks’ campaign FORMER state MPs in Kingston who lost their seats at last November’s state election have complained about “bullying, intimidation and dishonest tactics” at polling booths.

Donna Bauer and Lorraine Wreford, Liberal MPs who held the seats of Carrum and Mordialloc respectively, have made submissions to a parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing electoral guidelines.

Ms Bauer’s submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters claimed union campaigners used her ill health at the time of the election against her.

“The union campaign in Carrum also engaged in deliberate tactics designed to intimidate me personally,” Ms Bauer’s submission stated.

“Disappointingly, Union campaigners sought to exploit my battle with bowel cancer, for which I underwent six months of chemotherapy from March to September 2014.

“At polling places, several campaigners in fire fighter outfits would compare my health with the Napthine government’s presumptive legislation giving workers’ compensation to fire fighters for certain types of cancer.

“As voters would enter polling places, I would often hear campaigners say: ‘Don’t support Donna, she doesn’t support the rights of cancer patients through presumptive legislation.’ As far as I am aware, I am the only Liberal who was targeted

with this particular tactic.”

Ms Wreford’s submission in part read: “I was often personally confronted by unionists who were aggressive and threatening towards me.”

The former Mordialloc MP said election campaign banners and billboards were regularly destroyed or defaced in the lead-up to polling day.

“Most of my signs had phallic symbols painted onto them nightly.”

Ms Bauer’s father, Terry Hope, also made a submission to the committee calling on protective services officers to be stationed at polling booths in future elections.

Mr Hope said PSOs could be an option “in order to keep our elections above board and transparent, and to keep voters safe and free of unwanted pressure”.

Victorian Electoral Commission returning officers are responsible for ensuring electoral rules are not breached at polling booths.

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Looking to the future: Ashlee, Angus and Nicole Adams hope funding for vital upgrades at Chelsea Heights Kindergarten does not slide away. Picture: Gary Sissons

Kinder needs certainty Continued from Page 1 Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson says he has been working with the Chelsea Heights Kinder committee to try to find a solution to the funding impasse.

He said the state government is willing to contribute $2.35 million of taxpayers’ money to both Chelsea Heights and Chelsea kindergartens and he urged council to come to the table.

“We need council to contribute a fair share and contribute to their community,” Mr Richardson said.

“This is a great volunteer kinder community who are all volunteers giving up their time for the betterment of the community so I’d just ask council to consider making that fair contribution to ensure they get what they need for the next 20 years.”

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill

said he understands Chelsea Heights Kindergarten’s need for a second room due to improved state mandated child to carer ratios due to begin from January next year.

“We’ve done a costing on what Chelsea Heights actually want and council officers will look at the available funding for next year’s council budget,” he said.

“I think we’ll be able to sort it out.”

Chelsea Kindergarten may move from its existing Catherine Ave location to a site at Chelsea Primary School in Argyle Ave. Labor had pledged $350,000 to upgrade Chelsea Kinder’s existing premises before agreeing to the funding swap. The council-owned land at Catherine Ave is on a corner block in a housing estate and could be sold if the kinder moves to Argyle Ave.

A GROUP of Chelsea business women prepared “to put something back into the community” is making life easier for those doing it tough.

Judi Turnham, Karen Eastwood, Kylie Miller, Colleen DuBois and Karen Barber, of Pay it Forward Business Network, contribute $20 each to Chelsea Care Works to provide breakfasts for the needy.

They also donate $150 each per quarter to the charity and the total so far is $1000.

The women have also raised about $250 to buy equipment for Chelsea Ladies Shed group which meets in the men’s shed on Mondays and Saturdays and makes items for worthy causes. The ladies’ group will use the money for jewellery making.

“We are looking for new members,” said Ms Eastwood, a property conveyancer. “We have got 11 so far – including several men – and there are a lot of networking groups out there who we’d love to hear from.

“We are always trying to think up something different and trying to get support which can be challenging.”

An upcoming project is a fundraiser for the Patterson Lakes’ Race family – Geoff, Maddie, Jacob and Maria – who lost their home in a recent fire.

The group is seeking sponsors for the night to provide products or services as prizes for the auction.

The event is on Saturday 10 October at St Louis de Montfort’s School, Dolphin St, Aspendale.

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Pay time: Judi Turnham, Karen Eastwood, Kylie Miller, Colleen DuBois and Karen Barber are proud of their fundraising abilities. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Pass on the “Grow for Life” benefits to the next generation by bringing the children for little green thumbs activities: free planting in quality pots, think seed bombs, beautiful terrariums and more.

If it’s craft on a cool day that your kiddies enjoy, then the traditional Flower Show has some creative categories for all ages.

Take a peek in the Show Schedule and prepare to exhibit your garden goodies: produce, herbs, blooms or arrangements. Entries are welcome.

Share to inspire others and you’ll be thrilled with your award and a prize. The schools’ section, Show Off Your Best, is expected to be bulging with local student talent again this year.

Buy a gift for your garden from the Festival from local and country specialists who will advise and sell an exciting array of tools, sculptures, and plants. See what’s new and needed to enhance your home garden.

Borrow an idea in the information session.

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Plant World”. Meet Melissa King, well known from television gardening appearances. Prepare your questions and secure a seat in the marquee for the Q&A Session with sustainable produce, pruning for fruit or flowers, and native plant experts.

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Show of force ousts bikies Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A POLICE raid on a Dark Side bikie club house in Seaford last week was “a matter of keeping them on their toes and moving them on”, a senior Frankston police man said.

About 20 police smashed their way into the premises on Peninsula Blvd and emerged with a Hells Angels’ banner. Later, they stood guard outside as a locksmith changed the locks.

Posters left on the door warned that entry without the authority of property manager 21 Century Real Estate was illegal and trespassers would be prosecuted.

This is the third time police have evicted the Dark Side Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang from commercial premises in Seaford, with Sergeant Steve Burt, of Frankston police, describing the raid as “a show of force”.

“We want them to know that we are watching them,” he said.

Bikie hangouts are deemed to be

clubs without liquor licences, making it illegal for them to provide liquor to members. Outlaw gangs also cannot own property – such as a clubhouse – because it could be seized as being the proceeds of crime.

Southern Division Investigations Inspector John Cormack said raids last week on Coffin Cheaters club rooms in Aspendale and Braeside found they had been operating a premise without a liquor licence. “Our investigation has identified a factory in Braeside which includes a purpose-built bar,” he said.

“We believe the bar is a place of assembly for the Coffin Cheaters and their associates.

“The community can be reassured that Victoria Police actively monitor OMCG activities and will investigate any illegal activities they are suspected of committing.

“Today’s operation is an example of our ability to detect, identify and disrupt alleged illegal activities being undertaken by outlaw motorcycle gangs within our area and draw upon whatever resources are needed.”

Property owners are advised to vet prospective tenants before letting commercial premises. Senior Constable Adam West, of police media, said it could prevent future heartache for property owners.

“A little bit of investigation may prevent lost income and disruption in the future,” he said.

Police says landlords should always check potential tenant’s credentials, and sight and check all documentation to ensure it is genuine. If tenants have copies of documents ensure that they are certified, meet potential tenants a few times before renting the property and ask them questions. If claims made by the potential tenant conflict with the evidence on hand ask further questions, do some research and check the applicant’s name through Google and on social media. Check application addresses and information on Google maps.

Anyone with information on club house sites should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Police patrol Stolen car in petrol drive-offs A CAR stolen from an Island Pt Av, Waterways, house overnight Tuesday was later used in three petrol drive-offs and involved in a collision.

The 55-year-old victim told police thieves entered his home through an unlocked garage door and stole two mobile phones, laptop, iPad and wallet containing $600 and credit cards from his study, as well as his Nissan Maxima’s car keys.

The man’s wife and three children were asleep in the house at the time but none was disturbed. The car was driven to Rowville where it was involved in a petrol drive-off, 10pm Wednesday. The culprits were described as dark skinned with curly hair and black clothing.

The car was then seen driving erratically at 100kp/h on the South Gippsland Hwy towards Traralgon, Saturday, 5.43pm, where it was involved in another petrol drive-off. The driver was described as Sudanese, tall, thin, wearing dark clothing.

The car was then involved in a collision with another car before driving away without exchanging contact details.

It was then used in another petrol drive-off, this time back in Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights, 3pm, Sunday.

On this occasion the car was reportedly being driven by a Caucasian male in his 20s. The car’s registration number is XEU601. Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU of 9556 6565.

Cars’ plates, books nicked THIEVES stole 19 sets of new number plates, log books and valet car keys from a Nepean Hwy, Mentone, car dealership, 5am Wednesday. Police said the thieves smashed an upstairs kitchen window and forced entry to an upstairs garage area. They turned off the power to the alarm at the main switch. They then jemmied doors and ransacked offices before running off down Long St when detected by staff. Some log books and number plates were scattered across a driveway during the getaway. Police scanned the crime scene for finger prints. Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU of 9556 6565.

‘Call me stupid’ A ROWVILLE man told Kingston police, “I’m just stupid – there is no reason” when they discovered a kitchen knife in the side pocket of his car door, 2.45pm, Sunday 23 August, near Southland shopping centre. Police were checking the car which was parked in a handicapped bay near the entrance to Coles. The man, 31, was charged with having a controlled weapon, which carries a $1000 penalty.

Arson, assault charges A DINGLEY man who allegedly set fire to mattresses in a shipping container at Dirty Hands

Waste, Spring Rd, Dingley Village, and then allegedly punched another man, has been charged with arson and assault.

The incident occurred 10am, Saturday, when the offender, 32, allegedly poured petrol into sleeping quarters following a domestic dispute. A worker at a nearby house saw smoke and called the fire brigade and police.

Detective Paul Glew, of Kingston police, said $20,000 damage was caused by the fire at what he termed a “hippy commune”.

The offender has been bailed to appear at Dandenong court in November.

Drugs found A MAN sitting in his car at Braeside Park, 6pm, Saturday, was found to have a gram of cannabis in his possession. Kingston police cautioned the 19 year-old Noble Park man.

Tickets, please A MOTORIST travelling west along Como Pde, Mentone, 5.20pm, Thursday, is counting his lucky stars after his car was struck by a train at the Warrigal Rd crossing.

The male driver, 43, of Mordialloc, was stopped by traffic as he crossed the line – with a Frankston-bound train approaching. The boom gates lowered and the train driver sounded a warning. The train slowed but was unable to stop in time and the motorist managed to jump clear. The train collided with the car at slow speed.

No one was injured and damage to the car was described as minimal. Rail services resumed at 10pm.

Arrest over RSL raid A SKYE man has been arrested over a burglary at the Frankston RSL last month. The incident took place at the Cranbourne Rd premises about 1.30am, Friday 31 July.

Memorabilia, including war medals, was stolen. Of special interest is a chess set hand carved by prisoners of war. The items are yet to be recovered.

Police executed a search warrant on 21 August and arrested a 24-year-old man. He is expected to be charged on summons with burglary and theft.

Police are still searching for a second man, who is described as being aged in his 20s. He was wearing a beanie, gloves, a hooded jumper and track suit pants.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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It’s ours now: Police remove a Hells Angels’ banner from the Seaford premises.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Frankston raid leads to Bonbeach drug arrests POLICE will monitor crime rates in Bonbeach and surrounding areas over the next few weeks to gauge the effect of a substantial drugs’ haul.

This comes after nine people were arrested Wednesday – including two men and a woman in a car parked at Oliver’s Hill, Frankston – and others in Seaford and Frankston.

The arrests come after a coordinated fourmonth police operation targeting the sale and distribution of methyl-amphetamines in the Bonbeach and Frankston areas.

After the hill-top arrests – in which plain clothes detectives in an unmarked courier van slid in beside a parked car with the three allegedly holding a traffickable quantity of ice – they raided a house in Bondi Rd, Bonbeach.

Here, they claim a large quantity of drugs – including ice, ecstasy and cannabis – was seized, along with illegal fireworks, OC spray and a significant quantity of cash. A man, 29, and a woman, 25, were charged with drug offences.

The man has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 23 September charged with drug trafficking, possession of methyl-amphetamines, speed, MDMA, cocaine, cannabis, prescription medication, proceeds of crime, possess explosives and possess OC spray.

The woman was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 4 December charged with possession of methyl-amphetamines.

Four men were then arrested at a property on Nepean Hwy, Seaford. Police allegedly seized

a quantity of drugs including ice, speed, cannabis and prescription drugs. A 40-year-old Seaford man, a 32-year-old Frankston man and a 38-year-old Seaford man have been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 10 December each charged with possessing a drug of dependence. A 45-year-old Seaford man was also arrested and released pending summons.

A warrant was then executed at a property on Hatch St, Pearcedale, where police allegedly seized more ice, a samurai sword and a tomahawk.

“We knew where these people were going to be,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Rix, of Caulfield Divisional Response Unit, said.

“They are part of a gang who deal in drugs, substantial quantities of cash, weapons and handle stolen property – you’ve only got to look at the crime rate in Bonbeach.

“We made substantial hauls over the whole day. It was a good outcome.”

The arrests and seizures were “a reminder” that police would continue to take action against those engaging in this type of criminal activity, he said.

“These warrants should send a clear message to those in the Bonbeach and Frankston areas that police will not tolerate these offences and will continue to proactively target those who engage in this type of criminal behaviour.”

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Adams family values force awakens Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A LONGISH time ago, in an apartment not so far, far away two Edithvale sisters, Alyce and Hayley Adams, decided to turn their obsession with pop culture into a series of online short films paying homage to the movies and TV shows they adore.

The result is their i can’t even comedy series poking fun at fans’ passion for the likes of Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Twilight.

The two main characters Em, played

by Louise Cox, and Lex, played by Tiana Hogben, act as proxies for the sisters’ own at times divergent views on pop culture icons.

The phrase “I can’t even” is often used online to indicate speechlessness at a situation or opinion.

Alyce wrote the six episodes in the i can’t even series and Hayley produced the episodes by corralling talented fellow students in their Victorian College of the Arts masters classes.

“We watch a lot of pop culture stuff and Alyce developed two characters because that would be the easiest thing to film,” Hayley said.

“The idea was ‘what would we want to see?’. We like pop culture, we like female comedy and also bite-sized entertainment so it kind of happened organically.”

The talent pool at VCA meant the films project morphed into a bigger deal than original envisaged by the film-making sisters.

“We ended up having a whole list of people we could contact. That’s how

we had such professional effects in the Star Wars episode,” Alyce said.

“That was originally just going to be with toy lightsabers but then the director said he knew someone who did special effects and so he came onboard so we were able to make it so much bigger than we originally planned.”

Em and Lex clash in the episode called Join the Dark Side over a difference of opinion on whether the Star Wars original trilogy or prequels are superior.

Another episode sees the duo menaced by a life-size cardboard cut-out of Twilight vampire Edward Cullen.

“It’s one thing to write into a scene a life size cardboard cut-out of Edward Cullen, and another to actually get one,” Hayley said.

Thankfully the duo found a custom printer who agreed to produce a one of a kind cardboard cut-out of Cullen, also known as actor Robert Pattinson in real life.

The six episodes were all preplanned to be filmed in one day at the sisters’ Edithvale apartment, a posters and memorabilia packed shrine to pop culture classics.

“Everyone was super willing to help us and work but it was just trying to find time that everybody could do it at the same time. That was my main job in a way,” Hayley said.

It took “a couple of weeks” to preplan an episode before a ten-person crew got together on weekends to shoot a three-to-six minute short.

“A lot of it’s on the fly but the crew come in and think about how to use

Fantastic four and dynamic duo: Alyce Adams, above left, Tiana Hogben, Louise Cox and Hayley Adams collaborated on the i can’t even web series starring ‘Em’ and ‘Lex’. Pictures: Felicia Smith

the room to shoot it,” Hayley said.

The top-quality production values are “a testament to the crew we had onboard”, according to Alyce.

The writer enjoyed seeing her on the page creations come to life on film.

“I wrote all the episodes and then after a first draft got feedback from Hayley and the directors would also give me their notes on what they were thinking as well,” she said.

“It was a good way to experiment with comedy and a bit of drama.”

There is little drama between the twins while making the journey together from page to screen since they feel they can be fairly “brutal” with each other during the film-

making process.

“I write and come up with the idea but then Hayley has to actually make it happen. She’s definitely the one in charge and I’m pretty happy with that relationship,” Alyce said.

“Sometimes we get annoyed at each other but because we’re sisters we can fight and ten minutes later it’s fine,” Hayley said.

“Maybe that’s the biggest advantage. We actually can yell at each other.”

As for the future, the sisters could be destined to follow in the Hollywood footsteps of such illustrious sibling film-makers as the Cohen brothers (The Big Lebowski, Fargo) and the Wachowskis (The Matrix,

V For Vendetta), but for now are focused on work closer to home.

Hayley works for “a company in Melbourne that deals with writers, directors and actors” while Alyce says she spends most of her spare time watching a certain Australian soap opera.

“I want to try to write for TV. That’s my goal so this [i can’t even] is kind of a proof of concept for people who might want to hire me.

“I’ve been watching a whole lot of Neighbours. I want to get on to the writing staff.”

See facebook.com/icantevenseries or search for ‘i can’t even web series’ on YouTube to watch all six episodes.

Leading the way on climate change VOLUNTEERS mingled with state politicians on Monday at the launch of a report on climate change in Frankston.

Titled Six Steps to Climate Leadership, and published

by Environment Victoria, the report shows how the state government could be a leader on climate change and clean energy – but is currently falling behind.

MPs Sonya Kilkenny (Carrum) and Tim Richardson (Mordialloc) attended the event to hear from peninsula Environment Victoria volunteers and supporters from a variety of community groups.

Environment Victoria community organiser Adele Neale said she asked people why they cared about climate change and cutting pollution. “Frankston locals are proud of our beautiful natural environment and want to see it protected,” she said.

“Lots of people said they want to protect the special habitats and creatures on our coast and around Victoria.

“Frankston is fast becoming a hub for people who want to see more done about climate change. Environment Victoria works with the community in Frankston and we’re always meeting people who want to get involved. It’s clear that

people here care about the environment.”

Before last year’s state election, Environment Victoria opened an ‘Envirohub’ in Frankston and the group continues to work here.

“The Frankston area now has more Environment Victoria volunteers than almost anywhere else in Victoria,” Ms Neale said.

“Two volunteer groups meet regularly and organise events to build community power.”

Environment Victoria’s Safe Climate Campaign manager Dr Nicholas Aberle said Six Steps to Climate Leadership outlined the steps the state government could take so Victoria can join the pacesetters on dealing with climate change.

“We’re seeing places like Scotland and Ontario building lots of clean energy and cutting their pollution,” he said.

“Closer to home the ACT is aiming for 100 per cent clean energy by 2025. Our federal government is taking us backwards on climate change, but it’s now clear that the state government has all the levers at its disposal to be a leader.”

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Mapped out: Environment Victoria supporter Jett Currie, left, with community organiser Jane Stabb and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny with an interactive map of Victoria.

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Millions paid to cast-off port staff Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au SACKING staff at the Port of Hastings Development Authority has seen millions of dollars “lost” to Hastings, according to Opposition leader Matthew Guy. Speaking to journalists in Seaford last week Mr Guy said 55 jobs had gone and payouts “will cost millions”.

A news release from Opposition ports spokesman David Hodgett said the state government had paid out $2.64 million to 17 staff made redundant at the planning authority.

“That works out to an average redundancy payment of over $155,000 a worker,” Mr Hodgett stated in a news release.

“These 17 jobs should never have been lost because a second container port is critical for Victoria’s economic future.”

The downsizing of the development authority – formed by the previous government when Mr Hodgett was ports minister – came soon after Labor’s election win and its decision to lease out the Port of Melbourne for 50 years, effectively mothball-

ing plans for a major container port at Hastings.

Instead, the Labor government has earmarked Hastings as a “bulk” port for ships delivering and collecting petroleum products, natural gas and, possibly brown coal.

The government is also giving Infrastructure Victoria the job of investigating whether a container port is eventually best built at Bay West, north of Geelong in Port Phillip, or Hastings.

Backing for a container port at Hastings continues to come from Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils, but is being opposed by the Shire of Bass, which borders Western Port.

The three municipalities are part of the new South East Melbourne Group of Councils (SEM) lobbying the government on a range of issues, including business investment, jobs, public safety and education.

Despite Bass’s opposition, a container port for Hastings is included in SEM’s regional plan, along with planning for a major airport.

The other four councils in the SEM group are Kingston, Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong.

Both the Mornington Peninsula and Bass councils have written separately to the government, one (the peninsula) calling for the establishment of a “green” container port at Hastings and the other (Bass) opposing any expansion of the port.

Frankston has promoted itself as being ideally suited to be the commercial centre for and expanded Port of Hastings. Its mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, as the inaugural head of SEM, issued a news release stating “30 per cent of all shipping containers from the Port of Melbourne end up in south east Melbourne, so development linked to tourism and shipping are certainly areas we will be pushing hard, including the Port of Hastings expansion”.

Mr Guy, when criticising the government virtually disbanding the Port of Hastings Development Authority, said the container port would have been a “boon for jobs on the Mornington Peninsula and south eastern suburbs”.

“The Port of Hastings should be on the [government’s] agenda. Melbourne needs planning to begin for a second container port,” he said.

Surf club’s up...soon: Kingston Council has approved plans for a $4 million new building for Mordialloc Life Saving Club.

New clubhouse gathers support WORKS are set to begin on a $4 million lifesaving club and Indigenous Gathering Place in Mordialloc.

Kingston Council at its latest meeting appointed a builder for what it describes as “an exciting new community building”. FIMMA Constructions is expected to begin work next month.

The funding is a partnership between Kingston Council ($2.94 million), state government in association with Life Saving Victoria ($1m) and Mordialloc Surf Lifesaving Club ($100,000).

Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the project was a highlight of the council’s 2015/16 budget and would provide a valuable community asset.

“The Gathering Place will serve as a place of welcome for Aboriginal community members where they can connect, learn new skills, learn from Aboriginal elders, undertake ceremonial activities, share cultural heritage and hear Elder talks on caring for coastal and sea country,” Cr Gledhill said.

“The space could also be a resource for the broader Kingston community to learn about Aboriginal culture,

promote Aboriginal cultural heritage and to strengthen community connections.”

The building will also provide Mordialloc Life Saving Club with muchneeded facilities. “Council is pleased to invest in this vital project that will help the club in its good work of keeping the community safe on our beaches each summer,” Cr Gledhill said.

“The Kingston community is grateful for the time dedicated by our volunteer lifeguards and recognises the need for them to have modern and functional facilities.”

Mordialloc Life Saving Club president Grant Rattenbury said he was thrilled with the project. “The whole club is buzzing,” he said.

“Our current building has limited space and is 60 years old – so this couldn’t come at a better time.

“This new facility will offer improved meeting rooms, training facilities and storage space for our 600 members and help our volunteers better serve the community through our summer beach patrols.”

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Hotel demolition falls over THE champagne has well and truly been put on ice at the site of the former Ambassador Hotel.

Developer Joanna Kordos previously said she planned to celebrate with “a champagne breakfast” when the 40-year-old building was demolished to make may for “luxury” apartments (‘Wreckers lined up for Ambassador’, The News 20/5/15) but the site has now been put up for sale as part of a mortgagee auction according to a real estate agent.

The bubbly now seems to have gone flat and Ms Kordos did not return calls from The News last week.

The latest twist is a blow to the chances of the building at 325 Nepean

Hwy, widely regarded as an eyesore and blight on Frankston, being demolished this year.

Ms Kordos, a fine artist and interior architect, promised Frankston Council in March that the Ambassador would be demolished “within four weeks” when seeking a 12-month extension on the planning permit to build a four-storey building including 37 apartments.

Councillors reluctantly agreed to the extension despite some voicing scepticism about the viability of the luxury apartment project to be built next to 112 low-cost apartments behind the function centres (‘The Ambassador faces axe’, The News 1/4/15).

Neighbouring residents often complain to council about anti-social behaviour at the apartments.

KBL Commercial is advertising the site for sale at a mortgagee auction on Thursday 10 September and the plans and permits for the proposed apartment complex are being included as part of the deal.

Selling agent Max Braude said the sales campaign is “going very nicely” with “a fair amount” of interest from potential buyers.

“It’s a great development opportunity and a chance to sort out that area of town,” he said.

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Sorry site: The former Ambassador Hotel is regarded as an eyesore. Pic: Gary Sissons

Catch cap plan for bay fishers A FOUR-week public consultation period began last week on a proposed “sliding catch cap” on the harvest of fish by licensed commercial fishers in Port Phillip and Western Port bays.

Fisheries Victoria met with Seafood Industry Victoria representatives Wednesday to discuss the proposed changes.

The sliding cap is an integral part of phasingout commercial netting in Port Phillip Bay – a commitment made last year in the state government’s Target One Million plan that aims to increase participation in the recreational fishing sector.

“The proposed cap will prevent any increase in commercial fishing during the phase-out period of eight years,” Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said.

“It will also ensure that, as licences are bought out from the fishery, the overall catch reduces in a fair and transparent way.

“The cap will place an annual catch limit on each fishing licence based on the average catch over five years prior to the announcement to remove netting.

“After listening to industry it was decided to use an average of five years of catch as this was the fairest way to introduce the cap, but also note individual’s personal circumstances and fluctuations in fish abundance.

“There is also a proposal to introduce new reporting requirements for commercial fishers to enable effective enforcement of the cap, consistent with best-practice fisheries management in Australia.”

The consultation period ends on 25 September.

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Station precinct plan unveiled Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE plan to revitalise the Frankston train station precinct will include a demolition and rebuild of the station itself and the long-awaited electrification of the Baxter train line.

The Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce recommendations on the way forward for the $63 million transport hub project were released last Wednesday (26 August).

Labor Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan will now consider the master plan, put together after community consultation, with improvements to Young St set to begin before mid2016.

Ways to break up a “cluster” of pharmacotherapy distribution outlets near the train station will be considered and a “new public plaza” will improve the look and feel of Young St. Bus terminals will remain in Young St. Traders in the street had feared any relocation of buses to Fletcher Rd would have negatively impacted on their businesses.

In a surprising omission, the taskforce decided against the construction of a multi-deck carpark at Frankston station and the state government will work with Frankston Council to in-

said. “In addition to the recommendations presented, council is delighted that the electrification of the line to Baxter is firmly on the agenda in the planning for this precinct.”

The Baxter Electrification Project, a huge undertaking, is expected to take 1015 years to complete.

Seeking private sector investment by relocating businesses to the station surrounds is another long term aim but the master plan does note the challenge ahead since “new business and investment in the station precinct and city centre is hampered by negative perceptions of Frankston as a place to invest in”.

Cr Mayer said council is “optimistic that the taskforce’s recommendations around the staged development of land owned by the state government and council, will lead toward council’s aim of attracting another government department to establishing offices within the Frankston city centre.”

“How the new station precinct looks and functions is very important, but just as vital is rejuvenating the city centre through residential development and more jobs which will bring new customers to our traders’ doors and improve the perception of safety within our city,” she said.

The state government will will allocate spending in next year’s state budget to begin the station rebuild.

crease the number of on-street parking spaces near the station.

Improved pedestrian pathways to nearby parking at Bayside Shopping Centre and the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are also on the agenda.

Unused short term parking spaces during the week at Bayside Shopping Centre may be leased to meet commuter demand.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the master plan recommendations “reflect the needs and wants of local stakeholders and the Frankston community”.

“As chair of the taskforce, I would like to personally thank everyone who contributed to the recommendations, and I look forward to seeing them integrated into the new station precinct,” he said.

The Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce included representation from council, Chisholm TAFE, Victoria Police, the Frankston Business Network, Public Transport Victoria and the state government.

Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said council’s “voice is being heard and the Frankston Transit Interchange redevelopment is on track”.

“We are pleased that the taskforce’s recommendations take on-board many of the recommendations Council presented them in our formal position regarding the redevelopment,” Cr Mayer

We can work it out: FMC executive manager Graeme Westaway, left, and Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson at the launch of the financial first aid app in Frankston.

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Get out of debt swamp HELP is at hand for those who feel they are drowning in mounting debt.

A new website and mobile phone app launched late last month to offer free financial guidance can be the first step to put consumers back in charge of their finances.

The financialfirstaid.org.au site is the brainchild of FMC Mediation and Counselling Victoria, a not-for-profit provider of federal government-funded family and community programs.

The online site and app provides access to information split into three categories: ‘I need help right now’, ‘I need to understand’ and ‘I want to know more’.

Easy-to-read information about how to recover from financial stress and possibly book a free appointment with an FMC financial counsellor to work through a solution could be a gateway to a better life free of debt worries.

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“Our new website and financial counselling and capability service offers consumers a 24-hour action-based online financial support and easy to access information,” Ms O’Neill said.

“Our model and website provides consumers with financial counselling, education and support. Our aim is to empower people to take back control of their money and lives”.

FMC notes Australian household debt has grown during a period of rising property prices and increasing unemployment, Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals household debt has increased nearly twice as fast as the value of household assets over the past 25 years.

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Wounded soldiers visit local school Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE picture raffled by Mrs Brunning in aid of the Red Cross Fund was won

by Miss Eileen Simcock, the winning number being 16. *** MR McCormack wishes to acknowledge the receipt of 10s from Mrs J. Hogan donated to the Red Cross Fund, which was handed in to the treasurer some weeks ago. *** CR W. J. Oates requests us to acknowledge the receipt of £20 8s 9d, being proceeds from the sale of Red Cross buttons for the month of July in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings. *** MESSRS T. R. B. Morton and Son will hold an extensive clearing sale of land, furniture, statuary, stock, vehicles, etc., on account of N. R. Ingham Esq, of “Ingle” Park, Bittern, on Tuesday, 14th September, full particulars of which are advertised. *** THE hon. sec. (Dr Plowman), of the presentation Fund to recruits recently enlisted from Frankston desires to acknowledge the receipt of a donation of £1 11s 6d from the employees of the Roads’ Board Hastings Road contract, including 5s each from Mr Wallace, Mr Bladen, jun. and Mr Ernest McComb. Steps are now being taken to organise the entertainment and presentation which was for various reasons postponed and the function will probably take place at an early date. ***

A party of 14 wounded soldiers arrived by motors from the city on Thursday under the care of Mr Malcolm, and were the guests of the Wattles Club, at Clarendon House, where the afternoon was most pleasantly spent.

Previous to going to Clarendon House the soldiers paid a visit to the local State School, and Mr Richardson (head teacher) welcomed them to Frankston. The children were highly delighted, and did their utmost to entertain the visitors by singing and on their leaving gave them three hearty cheers. *** AMONG the many visitors attending the farewell social held at Langwarrin, on Saturday; 21st ult, were Mr and Mrs Summers, formerly in charge of the local station. Old members of the Frankston band will be pleased to know that their old comrade now takes a keen interest in the Cheltenham band.

During their residence here Mr and Mrs Summers took a lively interest in, and rendered valuable aid in social and recreation societies, particularly at Langwarrin, and upon special occasions the family still appear on the concert platform, in the person of Miss Summers, a rising young pianist.

The family received a warm welcome from old friends. Mr Vivian McGraw, another ex-resident of Langwarrin, has vastly improved his musical talent, his item proved the best of the evening.

His parents were the main stay of the Langwarrin Methodist Church choir, after Mr W. Fleming’s family sought

fresh fields for their energy. The latter family were all born singers and fine workers, wherever they were placed.

The visitors were the guests of Mr and Mrs Berry, who have led the way in patriotic efforts in this district, both their adult sons being now at the front. *** MORNINGTON Junction. A farewell social and presentation was held in the Mornington Junction Church, Saturday evening 28th, to bid farewell to eight young men who are leaving for the front.

The presentation was a fountain pen for each of the boys. Privates W. Bond, C. Bond J. Cozens, H. and T. Male, Geo Mc Cubbin, W. Smale and B. Young. Cr Oates took the chair.

The National Anthem being sung the evening started with a song Mrs Barclay, recitation Hazle Scott, song Miss G. Male, recitation Rev McDonald, song Mr Young senr, recitation Miss D. Michael, song Mrs Barclay, recitation Mr Young.

The speakers were Cr Oates, Mr Dicker, Mr Marshall and the Rev McDonald. The boys thanked the people for their good wishes and Mr Young thanked them for the boys that were not able to be present. The evening closed by singing “For they are jolly good fellows.” *** THE official opening of the Mornington Junction Miniature Rifle Club Range took place on Saturday, August 28th, 1915. The President of the Shire, Cr Oates after a short speech, in which he congratulated the Club on being the

first formed in the Shire, and wishing it every success, declared the Range open, and then fired the first 3 shots.

All the members and visitors present who wished to do so, made trial of their skill. The attendance was larger than anticipated, the rain keeping off during the whole afternoon so a very enjoyable time was spent. All seemed as happy as could be and several new names were added to the club roll. The boys of the district are anxious that arrangements be made so that they too may learn to shoot.

Our thanks are due and accorded to Mr Walsh, our station master, for presenting a gold medal for competition, to the ladies who provided tea, coffee and light refreshments, and to all those residents who assisted in clearing and constructing the range etc. It is a matter for congratulations that subscriptions and donations have come in so well as to permit the club to commence operations free of debt and money in hand sufficient to purchase an additional rifle and trophy. Shooting will take place every Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2 o’clock until further notice. *** THE entertainment promised by St Paul’s Club, in aid of the Frankston Branch of Red Cross Fund, eventuated on Wednesday night last and was a pronounced success, not only as far as the artists are concerned, but the sum of £5 17s 6d will be added to the fund.

All those who so ably assisted have the satisfaction of knowing their ef-

forts have been the means of helping substantially, such a worthy cause.

Before the entertainment commenced two raffles were drawn, viz, a Pug Puppy, which was won by Mrs Jeffries, Spencer street, Clifton Hill, the holder of ticket No 238, and a Doll, given by Mrs Hay, was won by Mr Gordon, holding ticket No 505.

Mrs Pownell, who gave the puppy to be raffled in aid of the Lady Stanley fund, will hand over £15 10s, and the doll, which was a penny raffle, has been the means of bringing in 657 pence (£2 14s 9d) to the local fund.

On the curtain being raised, an overture was played by Mr Cowan, on the flute, accompanied by his sister. Being master of his instrument and a favorite with the audience, Mr Cowan is much sought after, and although it sometimes means refusing engagements which would be much more profitable to himself, he never disappointments a Frankston audience.

Whether in vocal or instrumental items, Mr Cowan is always equally successful and highly appreciated.

Miss P. McLean was next on the programme with a recitation entitled “The Amature Rider”, followed by a song

by Mr Cowan, called “Breakfast in the bed on Sunday morning”, and with his illustrative yawns, had most of his hearers with their mouths open before the song was finished.

Mr Matt Elliott then recited “Dogs of War”. This young man has recently enlisted.

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By Stuart McCullough I FELT sorry for him. As he stood in the doorway for the 7.34 limited express from Frankston to Flinders Street, the young man was acutely aware of the gargantuan error he had made. Although it was next to freezing, he chose to hold his jacket rather than wear it. The reason was simple: in the early morning haste to get ready, he had taken a jacket (blue) that did not match his trousers (black). Had he worn them together, he would have looked like a dimly lit Neenish tart. It’s one of the hazards of getting dressed in the dark.

No-one’s immune. Even the slightest miscalculation can become a fullyfledged fashion disaster. Having been born in the seventies, I ought to be impervious to bad fashion choices.

Mine was the generation that was swaddled in flared nappies, whose entire wardrobe was highly combustible.

My favourite piece of clothing as a child was, without doubt, my dressing gown. At the back just below the collar was a tag that described the item as ‘inflammable’. This, I had incorrectly assumed, meant that it could not be destroyed by fire. As fire was our only form of heating, it was just as well. I would stand on the hearth, heating myself and wondering why smoke was starting to pour from under my armpits.

But it wasn’t only combustible dressing gowns. Shorts with a high thigh-split and bright piping; tracksuits made of super-synthetic materials that, when you walked, generated enough static electricity to power a small town – this is how our parents

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chose to dress us. Forget wind farms and solar. True renewable energy comes from a dodgy tracksuit. If we could only convince hipsters to ditch their hemp trousers and skinny jeans in favour of classic seventies tracksuits, this country could meet its re-

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newable energy targets as easily as a return trip to the shops. Skivvies, in contrast, were not a viable alternative energy source.

The bulk of my formative years were spent wearing a skivvy. They seemed to suit almost every occa-

sion. I’m not sure why, in a moment of collective madness, the country and world more generally so wholly embraced the skivvy. Personally, I’d like to think that my parents were subtly referencing great radical skivvy wearers of yesteryear. To the naked eye, my baby blue skivvy was something that’d been bought on sale from Target but, in actual fact, it was a subtle tribute to French philosopher and allround turtle neck champion, Michel Foucault. Looking back through old school photos, I am often struck by how many of my fellow students at Tyabb Primary were also big fans of Foucault. The class picture from 1978 is a veritable sea of skivvies.

As the seventies surrendered to the eighties, things went from bad to worse. Granted, flares went the way of the dodo, but fashion designers dreamed up new and elaborate means by which to humiliate the broader public and ensure that looking through an old photo album would be something that would inspire either awe at the sheer audacity of it all or could only be done whilst staring in horror from behind your fingers. Frankie may well say ‘Relax’ but he also says ‘I can’t believe you’re wearing that.’ I speak, in particular, of acid wash jeans.

Special mention must be made of acid wash jeans. The concept of distressed denim began simply but quickly got way out of hand. What began as a subtle variation on a theme soon spiraled into something that not only looked terrible but may well have threatened Western Civilisation as we know it. Before long, denim was not so much distressed as it was complete-

ly inconsolable. But as mullet-headed youth lined up to purchased acid wash jeans, I decided to take an altogether different path. I decided to make my own acid wash.

In hipster terms, this would be referred to as ‘bespoke acid wash’. In reality, it involved taking a pair of pants and dipping them in a bucket with a bleach solution. After waiting the appropriate time, the jeans were removed and given a separate wash to ensure all the corrosive chemicals had dissolved and did not threaten to permanently disfigure your nether regions. I was overly optimistic. In my mind, my home made acid wash would be a thing of splendour that would cause other youths to weep with envy as I strolled purposively through the Bayside shopping complex. The reality was something far less appealing.

My homemade acid wash jeans were a sight to behold; but not in a good way. They weren’t so much distressed as pretty well close to deceased. In fact, they were too bespoke.

A little bespoke can be charming, but too much bespoke and you’re wasting your time. But too proud to admit that my attempt to enter the world of high fashion had been a spectacular fail, I wore them all the same.

The guy on the train was clearly embarrassed by his non-matching suit.

Truth be told, I really felt for him. As the train approached Flinders Street station, I got to my feet, putting my hand on his shoulder as a small sign of camaraderie. Adjusting my bespoke acid wash jeans, I wished him well.

Then I was gone. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Music n Arts n Food

STACKHOUSE UNPLUGGED AND UP CLOSE

By Terri Lee Fatouros

He cuts a sultry, brooding, and complex figure on stage as he sings and plays his Cigar Box Chuggar guitar. His voice matches his sideburns and hair; lustrous, wild and imbued with cool. Wearing a captain’s hat, stripped t-shirt, multi-buttoned jacket and black jeans, he looks a mix of pirate and neo romantic expression. Born of Hungarian parents, Adam Kovarik is the front man of pioneering indie band Stackhouse, blending a unique blend of Australian blues and rock.

It would be fair to say that Stackhouse lives up to the quintessential, Melbourne underground grunge rock and blues band but with one difference; these guys are gifted and rising fast.

Let’s face it, when you have wild man Kim Volkman of the Whiskey Priests playing distorted Cigar Box bass, Venom of House Wreckers on drums and Jake Ellis on Cigar Box lead, you’re going to get crazy action going down.

Stackhouse is the first Australian all Cigar Box Guitar band and their songs are pretty darn good.

These delightful guitars are traditionally three and four strings and create a unique sound unlike any other type of guitar. They produce a harmonic depth of range that can alternate from deep resonance to high pitch and trebly sounds. Some even suggest it’s like a vintage tone that is straight from the south.

“Making Cigar Box Guitars stemmed from my interest in old blues music that originally began in the Mississippi, deep south of America where money was little but the passion to make music was very high. Out of empty cigar boxes people would put a stick through the box and stretch wire the length of the instrument to create a unique sound playing with a bottleneck as a slide.

This fascinated me so I began to build guitars myself, progressively they became more playable and sounded better and better. They are all one off unique functional pieces of art.

Interestingly, Stackhouse started primarily from the making of my Cigar Box guitars, which in fact was inspired from the music in the TV series True Blood, as I originally thought it was a Cigar Box being played. Even though it wasn’t, it got me interested in the guitars that got me building them. So when a musician friend of mine suggested we put together an all Cigar Box guitar band and create our own Melbourne bitter flavour of music to showcase the guitars I build, I thought, ‘why not?’. I already had a few songs written and Ellis and myself wrote some more which resulted in recording our debut album, Stackhouse, an album of all original material, ” says Kovarik.

Currently they are waiting for their second

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never play it.

Each guitar has its unique, individual style and appeal. Recently Kovarik widened his range by experimenting with different woods and box size, thus creating additional musical works of art.

Anyone turning his or her nose up at a Cigar Box guitar would be wise to think again. Tom Waits played Cigar Box Banjo on his album Real Gone.

PJ Harvey plays a Baratto Cigar Fiddle, Bo Diddley plays a cigar box shaped guitar and Luther Dickinson, the guitarist from the North Mississippi Allstars uses an electric Cigar Box guitar called the ‘Lowebow’. While cool dude, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs with a Cigar Box guitar made by Kurt Schoen.

Even way back in 1967 saw Jimi Hendrix – Summer of Love gig playing a home made Diddley Box! These guitars are not only beautifully made, but look cool and sound really amazing producing very different resonances compared to your ordinary run of the mill guitars. album Jack the Dancer to be mastered; and so far they have had a good response from it.

This album is themed and Kovarik builds the character of Jack the Dancer, an evil man, who you might think has gone away but only to return. Therefore, the album is the story of ‘Jack the Dancer’, a reference to cancer and of life’s experiences. Just when you think cancer has gone…it comes back!

Although Kovarik is the main writer, their second album saw Ellis and Venom contributing their creative input.

“I might have a notion or we’d be jamming and an idea would manifest. In fact most of the second album came from the three of us jamming, but lyrically I wrote most of it.”

Previous bands for Kovarik were Two Bob Watch, and Stinky Gypies, and like Stackhouse he told his stories on stage through his music, twisting facts but with a little truth peppered throughout.

“You know I make up a character and tell some crazy things. For example one of the songs in Stinky Gypsies was called If You Don’t Ask You Don’t Get. That idea was from somebody saying that to me.”

His creativity just comes to him and he takes full advantage of it when it does.

“There is a song on the first album that had to be written. Any time a person says ‘I don’t know’ you’ll hear, ‘well, google it’. So I wrote a song called Google It. On our new album there is a song called Break

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Into My Car, which is really inspired by Venom telling me a story about him and Phil Parra loading their car full of equipment after a gig in Castlemaine when they accidentally locked the keys in. That’s what inspired that song.

The new album has a beginning and an end.”

Kovarik is a big fan of Alice Cooper and Tom Waits whom both are big storytellers in their own right. So it’s no wonder when Kovarik hits the stage the unexpected can and often does occur.

By day Kovarik is a mechanic and has worked on most of the band members cars. In fact he told me the full story about how the band did come together.

“Brian Colechin, who now has played bass on both albums, found me through the internet as he needed a mechanic and read the reviews about me and contacted me. I fixed his car and he saw the guitars and said ‘what the hell, this is fantastic’ and suggested we put a band together. Colechin was playing with Venom in The Hell Hounds at that time. Anyway, Venom came around to have his car fixed and when he saw the guitars he was keen to gig. We all got along so well that we actually recorded our first album in record time.

On both albums we had guest musician, Michelangelo Russo who is an atmospheric dude-playing trumpet, keys, and harmonica.”

Over the years he has custom made a lot of guitars for different musicians as well as selling stunning pieces for people who just want to hang them on their wall. Some of the best ones have been sold to people who’ll

Kovarik’s hope for Stackhouse is to tour and be acknowledged for his songwriting, commitment, and effort he puts into the band. Let’s face it, music is his life; he lives, breathes, and makes it.

He sums up rather wisely though. “As good as a musician you can be, without a good song you don’t go anywhere.”

There really is a distinctive buzz around Stackhouse, with all the right ingredients in the mix. Kovarik’s showmanship and storytelling play out in his songs, and when combined with his siren prop eerily wailing throughout, it adds that darker, otherworldly feel, like in Alice Cooper’s shows. Kovarik’s wielding, blending and storytelling in his music is intense and you just feel there’s something deeper going on. In fact, if Stackhouse were given the right stage dramatics such as lighting, props, costumes, fire extravaganza, etc, they would be world famous, world class in a blink of an eye.

Something to think about, boys!

Stackhouse is on the rise and fast. With gigs at The Espy, Mr. Boogie Man Bar, Cheery Bar, Northcote Social, and many other venues under their belt, the guys are fast becoming hot property and bookings are flowing in.

Luckily for us, Stackhouse is coming our way soon so keep a look out for the extraordinary music and show the band has to offer. stackhouse1.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/stackhousetheband

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Eagles just manage to hold on NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt SOMERVILLE will play Rosebud in the second semi-final next Saturday at Rye’s RJ Rowley Reserve after holding off a late charge from Sorrento in the Nepean Division qualifying final.

Leading by four points at the final change, Somerville kicked three goals in the opening eight minutes of the final quarter to open up what appeared to be a match winning and game-high 27-point lead.

However, as it so often has done this season, the Eagles took the foot off the pedal and allowed Sorrento back into the contest.

The Sharks responded with three quick goals of their own to reduce the margin to nine points, before the Eagles extended it back to 15 midway through the last.

Life was breathed back into the contest at the 23-minute mark after goals to Myles Pitt and then a real lifter by coach Troy Schwarze reduced the margin to a single point.

Eagles coach David Hirst, whos attack on the footy was vintage throughout the contest, earned a headhigh free kick at the 27-minute mark of the last and converted to extend the lead back to seven points.

The siren sounded at 30 minutes and 22 seconds and the scoreboard read 12.7 (79) to 11.6 (72).

Sorrento will play Red Hill in the first semi-final at Tyabb on Sunday after the Hillmen led all afternoon to beat Hastings.

After just 12 goals were kicked in the opening three quarters, the qualifying final opened up in the last with 11 majors.

Sorrento led all of the key indicators with 45 to 42 inside 50m entries and 26 to 22 clearances.

It also had the top three players on the ground in Daniel Grant, Luke Tapscott and Jon Croad.

Grant was superb from half back and through the middle of the ground and finished with 26 possessions.

Tapscott was a bull through the middle and hit the scoreboard with a game-high three majors and Croad was outstanding for two quarters in the back half and in the last quarter in the ruck.

Pressure football: Somerville resisted a late charge from Sorrento to record a seven point victory.

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After watching Croad dominate early, Somerville made a master decision to push Ben Sedgwick forward and play defensively, while trying to hurt him offensively too. Sedgewick booted a goal.

Grant was the best player on the ground, despite some of his own teammates disagreeing with the decision.

The Eagles had a spread of good players, Tim McGenniss being the best of them. Timmy had a poor last quarter though with just two posses-

sions after collecting 19 in the first three quarters.

Rowan Hogenbirk looked 80 per cent fit with a thigh strain but still collected 20 touches, Luke Collie was outstanding in the back half and Todd Farrelly had the better of Myles Pitt in a great contest.

The turn in the match in the last quarter come from arguably the oldest player on the ground.

Held together with strapping, Leigh Stewart wound back the clock and had 10 possessions in the last quarter

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and five centre clearances. He willed his team forward on countless occasions and was the difference when it mattered.

The Eagles will be glad to get that final out of the way. Their skills below their knees was poor in the opening three quarters and their decision making going forward of centre was too delayed. It allowed Sorrento to get numbers back.

Pressure of finals will ensure below par skill level. However, Rosebud is the best pressure side in the business

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and they will make Somerville pay this weekend if they don’t sharpen up.

Again, the Eagles need to play for 100 minutes. They almost learned the harshest of lessons when Sorrento hit back when it appeared the game was over.

Sorrento will go into the first semi final this weekend without their most consistent player of 2015, Tyrren Head, who went off the ground early in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. He won’t play again this season.

Leigh Treeby missed with a hamstring injury. He might play this week, however, will miss the preliminary final due to a wedding in Bali.

Guy Stringer, fresh from surgery to reattach his bicep to the bone, will play this week in his 401st game.

Red Hill survived a last quarter charge from Hastings to win 15.9 (99) to 10.12 (72).

The Hillmen set up the win with a blistering six goal to zip first quarter.

The Blues looked flat while the Hillmen set the tone with relentless pressure.

The Blues were able to reduce the margin to 38 points at three quarter time, before dominating the opening 18 minutes of the last quarter.

Red Hill booted the last four goals of the game to record what was a deserved, comfortable victory.

Red Hill’s defence was superb, led

by Dan McNamara, who had 29 possessions.

Jake Mold was sensational across half forward and Peter and Marcus Dal Lago dominated.

Jake Mitchell was in total control in the first half and Matt Vagg and Harry Larwill were a handful in attack with five goals between them.

Michael Dillon sent a shock through the Red Hill camp last in the game when he came off with a knee injury, however, there was good news after the game with no structural damage reported.

Paul Rogasch was magnificent for the Blues – he finished with four goals and 25 posessions playing back, forward and midfield.

Shaun Foster, Matt Clifford, Peter Mawson and Josh Mulheron were also outstanding for four quarters.

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Kangas win for Artico PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt LANGWARRIN denied Karingal its one and only win for the season on Saturday after coming from six goals down early in the match.

In coach Gavin Artico’s last game at the helm, the Kangaroos trailed by as much as 36 points early in the match after the Bulls came out desperate to win their first game of the season.

However, the Kangas slowly worked their way back into the contest and got to within 15 points at the halfway mark of the match.

It wasn’t until late in the game that the home side hit the front, eventually winning 12.11 (83) to 12.6 (78).

Langwarrin players Matt Naughton and Gerard Brown chaired Artico from the ground at the end of the game.

Artico said although the club had potential, it still had a long way to go before it could challenge the top sides in the competition.

“There is a core group of players who really care. Unfortunately, there’s too many players who just don’t care enough,” said Artico.

“Unfortunately, one of those players who leaves everything out on the field is Rikki Johnston and he’s at Dromana next season. There’s also a few considering retirement.

“The next generation of players need to work to change the culture of the group. The potential is certainly there but the application needs to come.”

Artico said the next coach needed to be prepared to do some hard work.

“Langwarrin isn’t a list, I believe, that can be taken over and transformed immediately. It’s going to take some time.

“The raw potential is there but it’s a fair way off the Frankston YCW’s, Mt Eliza’s and Mornington’s.

“We’ve shown we can compete with these teams (beat YCW, lost to Mornington by a point and Mt Eliza by 23) but there is a lot of work to do.

“There is some good talent in the under 19s that needs further development and the under 17s are playing in a grand final next weekend.

“The future is bright but the next coach needs to be patient in his expectations.”

Artico said he doubted very much that he would be lured out of retirement in the next 12 months.

“Anyone who knows me understands I’m a competitive animal and

Shark attack: Bonbeach came from behind to beat Mornington by 30 points.

Picture: Gary Bradshaw

I love the game. I love being at footy clubs. However, my wife Lisa and my kids have been very supportive of me and given me the opportunity to do what I love every week. It’s time for me to be with them for a while,” said Artico.

Langwarrin is expected to start interviews with coaches this week and the calibre of applicants is extremely

high. While rumours persist that there has been an appointment made, president Sam Watson said “the club needs to interview coaches before making an appointment”.

At Karingal, Michael Burke, who was arguably his team’s best on Saturday, also coached his last game.

Bulls president Daniel Watts said the club would make an announcement on

the new coach on Tuesday, however, conceded that the appointment would be made within the club. The hot tip is under 19s coach Michael Triep.

Bonbeach threw a major spanner into the finals preparations of Mornington after coming from behind at half time to smash the visitors 15.10 (100) to 10.10 (70).

The Sharks restricted the Doggies to

just two goals in the second half while piling on nine of their own.

Brad Sykes was superb for the winners with three goals in a best on ground performance while Chris Bryan continued to set himself up for a great 2016 after another strong performance. Coming off a knee, Bryan has been superb in the latter stages of the season.

Ryan O’Dell, Jake Smart and Joel Miller were the best of the Dogs.

Pines was made to work extremely hard in the final game of the year, coming from 16 points down at three quarter time to get over Chelsea 17.13 (115) to 16.12 (108).

The Pythons booted nine goals to five in the last quarters with Aaron Edwards booting six goals and Guy Hendry three while Caleb Gray played arguably his best game for the club.

Richard Jaroszczuk, Alex Smout and Hudson Thomas were the best of the Gulls.

Mt Eliza will enjoy a well-earned break after holding off Edithvale-Aspendale and recording a commanding 50-point win.

The Eagles went with the home team early in the match, however, the Redlegs blasted five goals to three behinds in the third quarter to open up the lead to 46 points.

With no Justin Van Unen, Ben lean booted four majors and Ben Landry and Tim Strickland kicked three each while Aaron Dunne and Matt Lillie were superb.

Zac Muschialli, Mark Mullins and Tim Mannix were the best of the Eagles.

Frankston YCW handed Seaford an absolute belting at Seaford Rd Reserve, winning 23.24 (162) to 5.2 (32).

It was a very different looking Stonecats that made the field, resting a lot of players before a heavy finals campaign. There were at least eight players who would have played less than three games this season for the Stonecats.

Regardless of the inexperience, YCW kicked 14 goals in the opening half and another nine in the second hour, while strangling the Tigers at the same time.

David Bodley booted six for the winners while Kyle StAnne booted three goals on debut. Scott Macleod and Michael Debenham were superb.

Kane Taylor and Dean Williamson were the best of the Tigers.

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